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Women’s Hairdressing Diploma

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Ready to start a career in hairdressing? You will be hands-on from the first week in purpose-built salons, developing cutting colouring and styling skills with support from industry-trained tutors. It is a strong first year route that prepares you to progress into the second year and qualify fully at Level 2.

What you need to get on

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and this must include GCSE English or maths grade 3 or equivalent. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of previous course and, where relevant, meet the English and/or maths requirements of the Level 2 course. Please note: Some of our courses may have extra entry re

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cornwall College Camborne

    Trevenson Campus, TR15 3RD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

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